air pump question

[harold30]

hi guys,

i would like to ask if removing the air pump will create a performance issue. please refer to this link: http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E3...ontrol_engine/

thanks in advance.

[FLG]

Give us some info what are you trying to do?

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[harold30]

Will remove the air pump and put a straight hose instead. Would it be okay if I do that?

The intake boot I will use will hold the ICV only and no arm for air pump.

What do you think?

[harold30]

anyone?

[MR 325]

I don't know why they call it an air pump but yes you can remove that. Just make sure you have a check valve in the line from throttle body to brake booster and you're fine.

[harold30]

Great. thanks!

[TobyB]

air pump

wow- never woulda thought it woulda been called that.

Nope- lotsa cars didn't have that. I replaced mine with a tube and a hose
and it seems to have no problems with braking.

Air pumps USUALLY look more like this.

http://www.bavauto.com/se1.asp?dept_id=346

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